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Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami, Florida KMIA #9 US airport by passengers

About 8 miles west of downtown Miami, just north of Doral.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 1 min ago
Weather now
VFR 85°F Observed 1 h ago
Late departures
27.9%May 2026 to July 2026
Security line
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MIA at a glance

Miami is one of the main gateways between the United States and Latin America, and the flight mix shows it: a high share of international passengers, many on long-haul and Caribbean routes. The terminal is one long building with concourses D through J.

The big practical point is that international arrivals take time. Immigration queues can be long when several widebody flights land together, so do not book the tightest connection.

Main airlines: American Airlines runs a large hub with a strong focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Many international airlines serve the airport.

FAA delay status for MIA

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at MIA right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at MIA

VFR

85°F29°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
130° 6 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
FEW 2,300 ft, FEW 25,000 ft
Ceiling
None
Pressure
30.09 inHg

METARMETAR KMIA 111253Z 13005KT 10SM FEW023 FEW250 29/26 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02940256 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 1 h ago.

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On-time performance at MIA

Based on 27,297 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

27.9%Departures late
23.6%Arrivals late
1.12%Cancelled
22.1 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at MIA
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
American Airlines 16,550 31.5% 1.15%
Envoy Air 3,565 14.6% 0.00%
Delta Air Lines 2,840 21.8% 2.29%
United Airlines 1,544 20.0% 1.10%
Southwest Airlines 1,426 43.7% 0.56%
Frontier Airlines 1,073 25.9% 1.77%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

AprMayJunJul

Terminals

North Terminal (Concourse D)

The largest concourse, mainly American Airlines.

Central Terminal (Concourses E, F and G)

A mix of American Airlines and other carriers.

South Terminal (Concourses H and J)

International and some domestic flights.

Moving between terminals

Concourses are linked by long corridors with moving walkways, so a change between far ends of the terminal can take a while on foot. Check the signs for the quickest route and leave time for it.

Terminal guide →

Getting to and from MIA

  • Shuttle

    MIA Mover

    A free automated people mover that links the terminal with the Miami Intermodal Center, the main hub for rail, bus and rental cars.

  • Rail

    Metrorail Orange Line

    From the Intermodal Center, Metrorail goes to Brickell, downtown Miami and beyond.

  • Rail

    Tri-Rail

    Commuter rail from the Intermodal Center to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

  • Rideshare and taxi

    Terminal curbs

    Taxis and rideshare at the arrivals level. Taxis from MIA to major districts often have fixed zone fares.

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Tips for MIA

  • Allow at least 90 minutes for an international connection, and more if you must re-check bags.
  • Summer afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane season (June to November) can cause delays.
  • A taxi from MIA to South Beach is a short ride, but take the Metrorail if you are staying downtown.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a train from Miami airport?

Yes. The MIA Mover links the terminal with the Miami Intermodal Center, where Metrorail and Tri-Rail stop.

Which concourse is American Airlines?

Mostly the North Terminal (D), with some flights from other concourses.

How long is the customs line?

It varies widely. Allow at least 60 minutes after landing for international arrivals.

How busy is MIA?

About 26,450,972 passengers boarded flights at Miami International Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 9 among US airports.

How often are flights late at MIA?

Over May 2026 to July 2026, 27.9% of departures at MIA left 15 or more minutes late, and 1.12% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).

Guide content last reviewed October 8, 2026. Report a correction